Canteen Manager - Medowie

Catherine Mcauley Primary School - Medowie; Port Stephens; Sur place; AUD 28 000 - 42 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie, is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Canteen Manager to join our founding team as we establish a brand-new Catholic primary school.

This permanent part-time role (18 hours per week) runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during school terms, commencing Term 1, 2027. You will lead menu planning, food preparation, ordering, stock control and financial processes, ensuring WHS compliance while promoting healthy choices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality, food service or canteen operations.
• Ability to plan menus and manage food preparation and stock.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the school canteen.
• Plan menus and food preparation.
• Place orders and manage stock.
• Handle financial processes and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and WHS standards.
• Promote healthy food options and a welcoming environment.

Connaissances

Canteen management

Food safety

Stock control

Budgeting

Leadership

Outils

POS system

Kitchen software

Description du poste

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Canteen Manager to join the founding team of our brand-new Catholic primary school.

This is a permanent part-time position (18 hours per week) commencing in Term 1, 2027.

The canteen will operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 hours per day, during school terms.

Opening to students for the first time in 2027, Catherine McAuley Primary School will serve the growing Port Stephens community.

This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead a new canteen service, helping create a welcoming and positive experience for our inaugural students, staff and families.

As Canteen Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school canteen, including menu planning, food preparation, ordering, stock control, financial processes, customer service and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

You will play a key role in promoting healthy food choices while fostering a warm and welcoming environment within the school community.

The successful applicant will be organised, reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

Previous experience in hospitality, food service or canteen operations will be highly regarded.

As a founding staff member, you will have the rare opportunity to help shape an important aspect of school life and contribute to establishing a positive culture from day one.

Located within the beautiful Port Stephens region, Catherine McAuley Primary School offers the chance to combine meaningful work with the excitement of helping build a new school community from the ground up.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Canteen Manager is responsible for the profitable management and operation of the school canteen according to the relevant policies, procedures and WHS legislation. The Canteen Manager will support the development of strong relationships within the school community in particular with the students, parents and volunteers, teachers and other school personnel.

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary